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Hi. 1st and only seizure last week, few days after my 33rd bday. Tonic-clonic with nothing but torn muscles to remember it by. After a complete check up and negative, ekg/CT, I'm told it's just one of those things. Eeg is still pending, but this thing was totally unprovoked, which scares the hell out of me. I was the only one hurt thiqs time, but my wife and 2 yo daughter rely on me getting things done.
Any comments, thanks.
 
Hi settyp, welcome to CWE (though I'm sorry for the reason).

About 2% of adults have a seizure at some time during their life. Two thirds of these people never have another one -- I hope that's the case for you, and that this is just a fluke. You should have a better sense of what's going on after the EEG. Usually an epilepsy diagnosis isn't made after a single seizure unless the EEG shows definitive patterns of abnormal brainwaves.

Epilepsy or no, it's worth taking a close look at the circumstances in the hours/days/weeks/months leading up to the seizure. Were there any recent changes in your health, diet, behavior, or routine? Any illnesses/infections, allergies or headaches? Unusual fatigue or emotional stressors? Immoderate intake of any one thing (caffeine, sodas, alcohol, etc.)? Odd symptoms or sensations -- vision issues, dizziness, tingling, spaciness, twitching? Any history of migraines or epilepsy in your family?

Let the neurologist know if anything comes to mind. And until you know a bit more, best to play it safe. Go easy on yourself as you recover. I know all about sore muscles from my many tonic-clonics. They will heal eventually, but you need to be patient.

Best,
Nakamova
 
thanks

The eeg is scheduled for Fri. I hope I don't have to wait for results. Ill post it for you. I've examined every aspect that could lead up to this. Unless it eff attractive, intelligent, well mannered people, then it's a fluke. Guess well see on Fri.
 
warm welcome settyp,

Your EEG may shed more light....

Lets hope and pray it was a one off never to return.......
 
Hi settyp :)

1 month ago I found myself in the same situation. Tonic clonic in my sleep, came around in the ambulance with no idea what had happened. My CT came back clear and my EEG negative, noting that there was light activity in my temporal lobe, but no epileptic activity. I was told it was just a fluke generalized seizure until I had my second a month later. Your EEG may or may not detect epileptic activity- do you have a scheduled MRI? Fingers crossed this will never return but I would ask for an MRI just to be safe :) cheers!
 
Thanks to those at this site.

I had the MRI during the er visit. I don't even remember it, but it is negative. The preliminary on the eeg is normal, but I talk to my primary tomorrow about the official results. Something I'm curious about is if the seizure is related to a combination of my prescribed tramadol and tylenol PM I take at nite. I've dropped both since. Anyone familiar with these.
I want to say thanks to you folks, for being available for people like me that are foreign to such an event. I have a newfound respect for epileptics and their families.
THANKS!
 
I hope your primary doc can give you the answers you are looking for and that this was a one off event for you. Good Luck!!
 
Tramadol has been known to cause one-off seizures.

With negative test reults, family history and neurological work up, you are at low risk of having another. Most recurrences I was told happen in the first 3-6 months with the risk declining after a year seizure free.

Many people do have one-offs and I hope that's what yours was. I'd stay away from the tramadol now though.

I had a seizure years ago and haven't had another I am aware of. However I too am very attractive and highly intelligent so maybe you have stumbled across a previously unresearched cause there. We should present ourselves to the nearest epilepsy centre with our findings.
 
:)

The patern, then, shouldn't be ignored. I'm writing a research proposal right now advising the use of people like us.
 
settyp, and majier, you're in the right place.
i had what was called a one-off too, woke up at 4am to room full of cops and the whole nine, then woke up again on my office floor 2.5 months later. instant E diagnosis. tongue cut to shit both times.
on the other hand it is very true one-offs are not uncommon, and also, not having epileptic activity on an EEG doesn't mean a whole lot when it comes to actually having E. many of us have none, or next to activity yet have had epilepsy for years.
good idea to go off of anything you've been taking, yet i have no idea what tramadol is - for a serious condition that must be taken? if so i'd talk to your doc right away before making big med changes. best of luck.
 
Thanks qtowngirl. Tramadol is a non-narcotic option to pain management. Research on it doesn't implicate it directly l, but does suggest it can make you more susceptible to seizure by lower the threshold to a given trigger. The VA has had me on it for 5 years. After so long the doc said it's unlikely to be responsible, but better playing safe. I originally opted for the tramadol to get off the morphine (I challenged myself to break all addiction) Haven't had a hit or a drink since.
 
ah i get it, ex-H user, or coke maybe? that would be very hard, hats off to you.
but, and as cardones said, it can cause seizures and since it's not a vital med at this point best to give it a rest until it's all figured out. good luck!!
 
Never the hard stuff. When I got hurt in the Army, they pushed meds carelessly. That's history now.
 
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